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Old 07-12-2009, 03:23 PM
 
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Hello,

Does anyone know about how many freight trains pass through Lafayette on an average day?

Thanks,
Scott
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Old 07-13-2009, 11:12 AM
 
Location: Louisiana
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Interesting question. I don't know but it isn't many.
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Old 07-15-2009, 06:25 AM
 
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One route through Lafayette...

Sunset Limited
Amtrak - Routes - South

http://www.amtrak.com/timetable/may09/P01.pdf
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Old 07-15-2009, 10:28 AM
 
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I posted this question on another forum that is dedicated to trains in Louisiana. Turns out, around 8 to 10 trains day - on average - pass through Lafayette. Not very many.

Scott
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Old 07-15-2009, 11:44 AM
 
Location: Louisiana
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I posted this question on another forum that is dedicated to trains in Louisiana. Turns out, around 8 to 10 trains day - on average - pass through Lafayette. Not very many.

Scott
I'm surprised it's that many.

I live quite near the RR route that follows the River northward from New Orleans — not exactly sure if/where these tracks cross the river, but maybe at Vidalia. At the point where it's closest to my house, there is one train per day going south, but there are no REGULAR trains headed north. The southbound train passes by just before midnight.
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Old 07-15-2009, 04:39 PM
 
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Actually, I went back and reread the post from the Louisiana train forum and I was mistaken. According to the poster, BNSF runs four daily trains through Lafayette every day. Other than that, there are the odd BNSF, UP, and Amtrak trains that pass through a few times a week.

Scott
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Old 07-26-2009, 07:41 PM
 
Location: Southeast Austin
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I'm considering Lafayette. I would like to live car-free. I'm glad to hear that Amtrak passes through.

I wonder if there is an Amtrak station in Lafayette?
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Old 07-27-2009, 05:09 AM
 
Location: Lafayette, La
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There is a station but the area is frankly not that great. Its kind of trashy.
This is around the area someone on here reffered to as "a dump" which it definitely is. Truth be told, Lafayette isnt designed for foot traffic except in River Ranch and thats its main problem. Lots of amenities and services, but you really need a car. Luckily, Lafayette isnt that sprawling, and you can get to ambassador or the opposite side of the city via I10 in a few minutes.
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Old 07-27-2009, 06:46 PM
 
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I'm considering Lafayette. I would like to live car-free. I'm glad to hear that Amtrak passes through.

I wonder if there is an Amtrak station in Lafayette?
Amtrak only passes through six times a week: three times in each direction. It couldn't be used for commuting, if that is what you had in mind.

Scott
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Old 05-22-2018, 11:08 PM
 
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We are visiting Lafayette the first week in June and would like to take our grandson to the Lafayette station to see trains pull in and out. How can we find out the schedule for freight or passenger trains and when they might make an appearance?
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